If you're looking for something original to give someone as a gift, consider giving them a subscription to something, preferably something they're interested in, would like to experiment with, or may not even ordinarily buy for themselves. You give the person a way to explore something they like without the risk of spending money on something they don't. Let's put together a list of gift ideas you can turn to when it's time to go shopping.

Subscription gifts tend to fall into three categories: Things that the recipient would normally buy for themselves anyway (so you're saving them money and time), things they love but wouldn't spend money experimenting with (so you're giving them an experience as well as a gift), and things they love but wouldn't have thought to buy (so you're giving them cool stuff). Thankfully, there are plenty of gift boxes, subscriptions, and other deliveries at all price points that hit the nail on the head.

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We have a few of our own, and we'll toss them out in the discussions first, but instead of us just putting together a list of our picks, we want your input too, on the same terms. Here's how to format your suggestion:

Include an image of the subscription service, company, or gift!

One gift suggestion per comment, please! Let's keep it simple and easy to read—if you have multiple time-saving tips, add them as separate comments!

Try not to repeat gift ideas! If you see someone who's already suggested the subscription service you enjoy or that you've gifted before, click the star to give it a boost, then reply to their comment with why you think it's awesome!

Tell us why you think it's a great gift (or wish someone would give it to you!) Maybe you heard about it from a friend, or you just like the idea behind it. Maybe you're already a subscriber and you think it would make a great gift for someone else. Sound off and let us know!

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So then, let's begin! We'll get you started with some of our favorite gift ideas in the discussions, but we're really interested in yours, so fire away!